Cairo:Egypt Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy held discussions with Kazakh Ambassador to Egypt Askar Zhenis to explore ways of boosting cooperation in tourism and antiquities, aiming to attract more visitors from Kazakhstan to Egypt.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting focused on the increasing number of tourists arriving from Kazakhstan. Fathy emphasized the need to maintain this trend by promoting Egypt's varied tourism offerings, highlighting Kazakh tourists' interest in cultural tourism and archaeological sites, particularly those from the Mamluk era.

Ambassador Zhenis recognized Egypt as a significant destination for Kazakh tourists, noting the appeal of Sharm El-Sheikh and the growing interest in the North Coast. He also mentioned that many Kazakh tourists are eager to visit the recently restored Sultan al-Zahir Baybars Mosque in Cairo's Daher district, which reopened in 2023, commending the collaboration that facilitated its restoration.